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Quick Guide
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Clump-forming grass with soft hair-like feathery foliage
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Low maintenance grass looks excellent with Verbena bonariensis, Asters and Rudbeckias
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Best planted on mass with other late summer flowering perennials
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Looks perfect in containers in courtyard gardens and patios
Stipa tenuissima, commonly known as Mexican Feather Grass, is a stunning ornamental grass that adds a touch of elegance and movement to any garden. This grass is characterized by its fine, hair-like foliage and delicate, feathery flower heads that sway gracefully in the breeze. Its soft, wispy texture brings a unique and dynamic element to garden designs.
Mexican Feather Grass is perfect for garden borders, rock gardens, and containers, providing year-round interest with its evergreen foliage. It pairs beautifully with other ornamental grasses, perennials, and flowering plants, creating a diverse and visually appealing landscape. The light, airy plumes that appear in late spring to early summer add a soft golden hue, enhancing its ornamental value.
This grass reaches an ultimate height of 60 cm and a spread of 30 cm, forming compact, tufted clumps that fit well into various garden settings. Stipa tenuissima is particularly valued for its low-maintenance nature and adaptability to a range of soil types, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.
Plant Care Guide
Stipa tenuissima thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It is highly drought-tolerant once established, requiring minimal watering. This grass benefits from occasional trimming to remove dead foliage and maintain its neat appearance. In early spring, a light combing with fingers or a rake can help remove old leaves and stimulate new growth. It is best to avoid heavy fertilization, as this can lead to floppy growth. Stipa tenuissima is hardy and resilient, capable of thriving in various conditions with minimal care.
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EAN code014533
- Ultimate Height60cm (23.6In)
- Ultimate Spread30cm (11.8In)
- Foliage ColourGreen
- ScentNone
- SunlightFull Sun
- Care GuideEasy
- Drought TolerantYes
- Award of Garden MeritYes
- Bee FriendlyYes
- Pet FriendlyYes
- Child FriendlyYes
- Soil PHNeutral
- Pot Diameter cm10.5
Delivery Areas
We deliver within the M25 area of London. For deliveries of Pots & Planters outside this zone, we may be able to help on a case-by-case basis — please contact our sales team at [email protected]. You are also welcome to visit our garden centre in Kentish Town, where our team will be happy to help in person.
Delivery Costs & Delivery Day
Delivery charges are based on postcode zone within the M25. Enter your postcode at the top of this page to see your zone and cost, or check at checkout. You can also select your preferred delivery day at checkout.
Delivery Timeframes
We aim to deliver orders within 2–4 working days. During peak seasons, such as Christmas, delivery times may vary slightly due to increased demand. We will keep you informed at every stage.
Click & Collect
We encourage you to collect from our garden centre in Kentish Town — it saves on delivery costs and gives you the chance to see our full range of plants and products in person.
All Click & Collect orders must be collected within 7 days of being ready, unless a later date has been arranged with us in advance. If an order is not collected within this time, it will be cancelled and a refund issued.
Returns Policy
If you need to return an item, please contact us within 14 days of receipt to arrange a return or exchange. Products must be in their original condition and packaging. Plants may be non-refundable unless they arrive damaged or defective.
Items bought in-store or collected can be returned directly at the garden centre. If you would like us to collect a return and it is in good condition (e.g. you have changed your mind), it must be in its original condition, and the same delivery cost will apply for the return.
Plants marked as reduced for end-of-season clearance are non-refundable, as they are sold specifically to clear stock. This does not apply to special offers or multibuy promotions, which are eligible for returns as per our standard terms.
Questions about delivery or returns? Email [email protected] or call +44 (0) 20 7284 4999.
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Creating an urban paradise
Our dream is to transform urban living into a plant lovers' paradise. Making our neighbourhoods a wonderful place is good for our wellbeing and more friendly to the environment. A shared vision that gets us out of bed in the morning.
We've curated a botanical sanctuary
Our team of horticulturists planned our garden centre to show plants in their natural habitat, with inspirational displays. Looking for plants is like taking a walk in a botanical sanctuary.
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It so happens we stock some fabulous plants
Our garden centre specialises in rare specimen plants beyond the common garden varieties. We also stock everything you need to cultivate your dream garden, home and office, with the largest range of plants, pots and containers in North London. Apparently, visitors consider us The gardener's garden centre.
Recommended by Customers
Buy Stipa tenuissima 'Ponytails' (Pot Size 17cm) Mexican Feather Grass at The Boma Garden Centre in Kentish Town, London. Visit our garden centre in London and check our wide range of plants & gardening products. We also offer many other products in our webshop. We look forward to seeing you soon!